| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $240.51 | 3.430% | $248.7595 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.50 | 5.660% | $72.3771 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.94 | 6.845% | $89.6857 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.88 | 9.807% | $103.0868 | $103.09 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.43 | 7.270% | $232.1645 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.53 | 7.721% | $161.0752 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.68 | 11.818% | $98.042 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.47 | $1,005.1908 | $1,005.20 | $1,005.25 | $1,005.30 | |